Wiki Tuatahi (Week 1), Term 4, 2026: Term 4 message from Jason Elder (Updated).

Friday 9 October 2026

We are looking forward to seeing all our ākonga return to school next Monday by 8.45am. Remember, we are now in the Summer Term, which means school finishes at 2.55pm. The Summer Breaktimes are shown below. 

  • 8.15am: Tamariki are allowed on the school grounds.
  • 8.45am: School starts – all tamariki are expected at school before this time. 
  • 11.00 – 11.30am: Internal
  • 1.10 – 1.40pm: Lunch
  • 2.55pm: School finishes.

What to bring to school everyday:

  • Named sun hat
  • Sunscreen 
  • Named drink bottle. 

Swimming starts on Monday 12 October 2026:

Swimming starts Monday 12 October 2026, the first day back at school.  Swimming will continue until Tuesday 8 December 2026.

Please ensure your tamariki come to school with their togs, towel and goggles. The office will not be ringing home for forgotten togs, towels or goggles.

What is happening in Week 1, Term 4?

  • Monday 12 October: Summer Term begins at 8.45am; Te Reo Māori Online. Bell times: 8.45am – ākonga are expected in class; 11.00 – 11.30am Interval (Bell); 1.10 – 1.40pm Lunch (Bell); School Finishes at 2.55pm; Swimming Years 5-8.
  • Tuesday 13 October: Pōwhiri at 9.00am for new whānau; Huranga Whānui – Digital Design and Visual Art; Swimming Years 1-4.
  • Wednesday 14 October: Huranga Whānui – Digital Design and Visual Art.
  • Thursday 15 October: Kapa Haka.
  • Friday 16 October: Assembly at 9.15am – all whānau are welcome to attend.

Key Future Dates Term 4

  • Swimming starts in Term 4 – A notice has been sent out on the School App.
  • Monday 12 October – Summer Term begins: School will now finish at 2.55pm for all of Term 4, 2026; Swimming starts. 
  • Labour Day – Monday 26 October – No school.
  • Puanga Festival – Wednesday 28 October the Teina Roopu perform at 11.30am. Whānau need to arrive at least 30minutes before to gain entry to the Waitara War Memorial Hall. Bring a Gold Coin donation. Friday 30 October the Tuakana Roopu perform at 10.00am. Whānau need to arrive at least 30minutes before to gain entry to the Waitara War Memorial Hall. Bring a Gold Coin donation.
  • Swimming Sports: Friday 4 December – Year 5-8.
  • Senior Social: Thursday 10 December – Year 7-8.
  • Big Day Out – Year 7-8: Monday 14 December.
  • Leavers Assembly: Tuesday 15 December. Be seated in the hall by 12.45pm.
  • Final Assembly: Wednesday 16 December at 11.00am. 
  • Final School Day: Wednesday 16 December at 12.00pm. 

Important Information

Ngā mihi nui


Jason Elder
Principal
Stratford Primary School